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High-Purity Fact Pipeline
High-Purity Fact Pipeline
Richard Thompson (University of Plymouth), One Earth journal researchers
Global
May 20, 2026
Verified: May 20, 2026
"A study of 355 surveys across 94 countries found plastic food wrappers, bottles, and lids are the most common shoreline litter. Plastic pollution persists even in countries with advanced waste management systems. International treaty talks are currently stalled, with the next round potentially delayed until 2026 or 2027."
Author: Susan Freinkel
This book provides a comprehensive history of how plastic became ubiquitous in modern life and examines the environmental consequences of our reliance on it, offering essential context for why plastic waste is so pervasive on global coastlines.
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